Medical Assistant, ENT

Sutter Health

. Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • United StatesJunior💰 $34 - $47 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections, while ensuring compliance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. Possesses strong communication, time management, and organizational skills to support high-quality patient care and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CertificationMedical Assisting SkillsVital Signs MeasurementElectronic Health Records (EHR)Microsoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Medical AssistingTaking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExaminationsAdministering InjectionsUnderstanding of Human AnatomyMedical TerminologyPathology KnowledgeTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient Interaction SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Records (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

California Medical Board RequirementsNIOSH GuidelinesUSP 800 GuidelinesPatient CareClerical Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams
Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care
Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department
Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care
Integrate education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation
Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician
Take vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and administer injections
Handle hazardous drugs when required, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Completion of a course of study consistent with California Medical Board requirements for Medical Assistants, with diploma presented within 90 days, OR completion of Sutter Health on-the-job medical assisting training equivalent to one year
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
1 year of recent relevant experience
General knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Competency and validation in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based data and instructions
Written and verbal communication skills for explaining sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
Time management and organizational skills, including prioritization and meeting deadlines
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Full-time schedule with 40 weekly hours
Monday–Friday schedule
Day shift
No weekend requirements